I'm not a draft SP early type, but Kershaw is probably the only SP I'd consider in the top 14 (probably around #13-14). That said, it's still a little early for my taste even with all the uncertainty in the 1st round, especially when you break down the fact that he really "only" helps (dominates) 4 categories.I love the guy, but I think I'm just stubborn when it comes to this hitter vs. pitcher logic early. That said, with all the guys lumped between 8-20, he probably saw Kershaw as the ace in the hole, and could live with whomever was best bat available coming back in 2nd. There is not a ton of disparity between the top 20 bats...

For me, Braun is capable of putting up 1st round numbers -- but, not crazy about the rest of the line-up in MIL, with apologies to CarGom and his career year in 2013. I don't see much "help" for Braun and was hoping he'd slip as a result... For whatever it's worth, my Braun projections are 75/26/80/16 .295. That puts him more at end of 2nd round/ early 3rd for me - but would love to hear the rationale behind the pick.

Again, thats what makes this exercise fun. Guys have their own opinions that sometimes go against the public opinion...

Oh, and I wouldn't really take Kershaw in the first round....there are sooo many good pitchers and good young pitchers that I can build a staff without having to spend high picks on them....I have much more trouble filling in holes during the season offensively.

J35J wrote:Interesting, maybe I just need to look into it a bit more but I see no reason why Braun can't be Braun.... .300/30/100/100/20 ?

Is everyone scared away by the PED stuff?

It's hard to keep being objective regarding Braun and others like Melky Cabrera and their PED history when making selections. Having said that, I would be more inclined to pick Braun in the second or third round with my lower predictions of .299 25 90 90 15.

Pitching is too deep for a selection of ace Clayton Kershaw in the first round in any draft except Keeper league IMO.